Travel RRT-NICU - Make $2,056 - $2,249/week (Job #3474042)

Aya Healthcare, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Aya Healthcare is seeking an RRT-NICU in Baton Rouge, LA. This 13-week assignment requires 1 year of respiratory care experience and certifications (BLS, CRT). The schedule is 3, 12-hour shifts, 07:00 to 19:30, with Paragon charting. Start date is 10/12/2026 and openings are for 1 position.

Pay ranges from $2,056 to $2,249 weekly, with 76-bed acute care facility exposure and DAY shift responsibilities. Aya offers support with licensing and a nationwide network for travel nurses.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in respiratory care.
• CRT and BLS certifications required.

Skills

Aerosol setup

Direct intubation

High Flow Nasal Cannula

ABG interpretation

Tools

Paragon

Job description

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: RRT-NICU in Baton Rouge, LA.

We'll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams. Whether you want a job close to home or across the country, we've got you.

Job Details

• Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Pay: $2056 to $2249 weekly
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 3, 12-Hour 07:00 - 19:30
• Openings: 1
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Charting System: Paragon

Requirements

• Experience: 1 Year
• Required Certifications & Skills
  • Skills: Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Albuterol, Atrovent, BiPAP, COVID, CPAP, Direct Intubation, Emergency Department, ET Tube, Extubation, Fresh tracheostomy, Hand held, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Inhaled steroids, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Intubation Assist, Mucomyst, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Near drowning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Oxygen tanks, Pneumonia, Adult Critical Care, ARDS, Aspiration, Assist in high risk delivery, Bag and mask, Basic EKG, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Bronchoscopy, Bubble CPAP, Capillary blood gases, Chest Physiotherapy, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, Cystic fibrosis, Direct Intubation (Neonatal), Drawing arterial blood gases, IMV (intermittent Mandatory Ventilation), IMV/SIMV, Inhaled Flolan, Intubation Assist, Neonatal transports (inter-departmental), Nitric Oxide (INo), Oscillating Ventilator, Patient Transport (inter-departmental and ambulance transport), Pressure/Volume Ventilator, Pulmonary Hygiene, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), SIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation), Trach collar, Transient Tachypnea of the newborn, Umbilical blood gases, Xopenex, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Respiratory distress syndrome, Sputum specimen collection, Suctioning (ETT, NT), T-piece, T-piece, Tobramycin, Trach collar, Tracheostomy care/management, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation
  • Certifications: BLS, CRT

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Charting Experience: Yes
• Facility Bed Count: 76

Aya Delivers:

• The most jobs in the industry. We have the largest and most reliable job database, which means the jobs you see are open, updated in real time and ready for you!
• Competitive advantage over other agencies. Front-of-the-line access through our direct facility relationships - many with quick (even same-day) offers, giving you the best chance of securing your ideal opportunity.
• Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance. An industry-leading on-time start rate and strong relationships with boards of nursing across the country to accelerate the process in all 50 states.
• Expert career guidance. A dedicated recruiter to help you achieve your dream career. Travel, per diem, permanent - we have the reach and access to get you the jobs you want, and the expertise to help you realize your long-term goals.
• A best-in-class support system and an exceptional experience. Enjoy accurate, weekly pay, and an entire team dedicated to your happiness on assignment, 24/7.

Plus, you get everything you expect from the largest healthcare staffing company in the industry:

• Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment. Want to take time off? Keep insurance coverage for up to 24 Days between assignments.
• A generous 401(k) match.
• Paid company housing (we'll help you bring your pets along, too!) or a generous housing stipend, if eligible.
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
• Access to unlimited continuing education units online.
• Licensure, relocation and other reimbursements, when applicable.
• Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer and welcomes all to apply.